Academy Award? nominee Robert Downey Jr.* and Academy Award? winner Jamie Foxx** star in an extraordinary and inspiring true story of how a chance meeting can change a life. The Soloist tells the poignant and ultimately soaring tale of a Los Angeles newspaper reporter who discovers a brilliant and distracted street musician, with unsinkable passion, and the unique friendship and bond that transforms both their lives. The remarkable performances make for an unforgettable experience in what is hailed as "a courageous and uncompromising film" (Gene Shalit, TODAY).
*Nominee: Best Supporting Actor, Tropic Thunder (2008); Best Actor, Chaplin (1992) ** Winner: Ray (2004)
Production Year:
2009
Released:
Tue, 08/04/2009
Run Time Minutes:
117
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio:
2.40-Super Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Resolution:
720x1280 HiRez
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Jamie Foxx - Nathaniel Ayers
Actors:
Robert Downey, Jr. - Steve Lopez
Actors:
Catherine Keener - Mary Weston
Actors:
Tom Hollander - Graham Claydon
Actors:
Lisagay Hamilton - Jennifer Ayers
Actors:
Nelsan Ellis - David Carter
Actors:
Rachael Harris - Leslie Bloom
Actors:
Stephen Root - Curt Reynolds
Actors:
Lorraine Toussaint - Flo Ayers
Actors:
Justin Martin - Young Nathaniel
Actors:
Kokayi Ampah - Bernie Carpenter
Actors:
Patrick Tatten - Paul Jr.
Actors:
Susane E. Lee - Marisa
Actors:
Marcos De Silvas - Mayor Villaraigosa
Actors:
Ilia Volok - Harry Barnoff
Actors:
Michael Bunin - Adam Crane
Actors:
Michael Nowak - Juilliard Conductor
Actors:
Jena Malone - Cheery Lab Tech
Actors:
Octavia Spencer - Troubled Woman
Actors:
David Jean Thomas - Angry Homeless Man
Actors:
Lemon Anderson - Uncle Tommy
Actors:
Kevin Michael Key - Homeless Transvestite
Actors:
Moya Brady - Barely Dressed Woman
Actors:
Orlando Ashley - LAMP Homeless Guy
Actors:
Artel Great - Leon
Actors:
J. J. Boone - Shouting Woman
Actors:
Annie McKnight - LAMP Advocate
Actors:
Bernadette Speakes - Homeless Lady
Actors:
Lee Anna Levin - Leeann
Actors:
Steve Foster - Steve
Actors:
Vivian Terresa George - Teresa
Actors:
Kevin Cohen - KK
Actors:
Courtney Andre - Courtney
Actors:
Teri Hughes - Detroit
Actors:
Linda Harris - Linda
Actors:
Albert Olson - Bam Bam
Actors:
Melissa Black - Melissa
Actors:
Valarie Hudspeth - Mama Grouch
Actors:
Darryl Black, Sr. - Darryl
Actors:
Kiana Parker - Kiana
Actors:
Hazard Banner - Hazard
Actors:
Russell Brown - Russell
Actors:
Kenneth Henry - Simone
Actors:
Jacqueline Sue West - Jackie
Actors:
Joyre Manuel - Ashley
Actors:
Lorinda Hawkins - Singing Woman
Actors:
Annette Valley - Annette
Actors:
Patrick Kelly - Patrick
Actors:
Quiana Farrow - Quiana
Actors:
Tony Genaro - Globe Lobby Guard
Actors:
Charlie Weirauch - Atheist
Actors:
Wayne Lopez - Cop With Tents
Actors:
Joe Hernandez-Kolski - EMT #1
Actors:
Noel G - Winston Street Cop
Actors:
Paul Cruz - EMT #2
Actors:
Will Garret - Homeless Man
Actors:
Halbert Bernal - EMT #3
Actors:
Alejandro Patino - Construction Worker
Actors:
Karole Selmon - Homeless Woman #1
Actors:
Rob Nagle - Neil
Actors:
Patricia Place - Cello Donor
Actors:
Ralph Cole, Jr. - Enraged Homeless Man
Actors:
Gladys Peters - Reception Nurse
Actors:
Palma Lawrence Reed - ER Nurse
Actors:
Isabel Hubmann - Laid-Off Employee
Actors:
Bonita Jefferson - Homeless Woman #2
Actors:
Eshana O'Neal - Winston Street Prostitute
Actors:
Myia Hubbard - Young Jennifer Ayers
Actors:
Iyanna Newborn - Miss Little John
Actors:
Bronwyn Hardy - Beauty Shop Girl
Actors:
Troy Blendell - New Editor
Actors:
Nick Nervies - Jennifer's Son
Actors:
Paul Norwood - Editor